About

The CRVA is an incorporated association made up of caring local residents who are committed to rehabilitating the Cooks River and fostering community spirit within the Cooks River Valley. We work independently and with like-minded groups to facilitate natural resource management and to improve the quality of life and facilities in the local environment.

Our objectives are:

• To improve the health of the Cooks River, its water quality, the state of the riverbed and its flora and fauna.
• To improve the safety, attractiveness and amenity of open space in the Cooks River Valley.
• To increase the availability of accessible community resources in the Cooks River Valley.
• To increase community activities to connect local residents of all ages and from all social groups.

Executive

The CRVA is an incorporated association with an executive comprising a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Public Officer, Publicity Officer, Membership Officer and two committee members, elected at the Annual General Meeting in August.

Membership

All new members are welcome and can join easily by downloading the Membership Application Form from this website and mailing the completed form to:
PO Box H150 Hurlstone Park NSW 2193.

Events and activities

We hold public Cooks River Forums to allow interested residents to discuss their concerns about the River and to learn from key Government and community bodies about strategies for its improvement.

CRVA participates in many local festivals including Marrickville’s Sustainability and Arts Festival and the Cooks River Eco-Fest.

Our Association was represented on the Marrickville Council’s Cooks River Committee and Canterbury City Council’s Environment and Sustainability Committee before both of these Councils were undemocraticly dissolved by the State Govt. Members also participate in a variety of volunteer activities including: